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What's the best way to approximate hibernation?

Asked by Zissou (3374points) December 12th, 2020

If I could go into suspended animation until the pandemic is over, I would. I wouldn’t be missed, and I would save myself from wasting several more months of my life. Since that is not possible, is there some regimen of diet, exercise, sleep, and meditation or whatever else that will minimize wear and tear on my body and mind for the next few months?

I’ve never been a longevity fetishist, but the way I have to live these days is just a waste of the limited time I have left on this planet.

(If you’re thinking of telling me that the next few months don’t have to be a waste, that I can write a novel or learn a language or a musical instrument or make a killing in the stock market or something, don’t bother. Wake me when it’s over.)

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janbb's avatar

Good books, comfy chairs and movies online. I like to cook and freeze extra meals. I walk and sleep regular hours. That’s about the extent of my wisdom..

I’m with you. I’ve mentioned hibernation to friends as a desire.

elbanditoroso's avatar

Didn’t Ted Williams (the ball player) have himself frozen? Or maybe it was just his head. That would seem to be an expensive and unproven uption.

doyendroll's avatar

Induced coma, although grammar questions can be decidedly soporific..

Strauss's avatar

I would suggest deep meditation for hours at a time, combined with an extremely disciplined approach to digital communications of any type. This type of approach may seem difficult at first, but the more you practice the easier it will be.

Strauss's avatar

I forgot to mention physical activity.

Zissou's avatar

@Strauss Like “Mr.Natural’s 719th Meditation”, haha…

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

You could be placed in a medical induced coma untill Covid is over.

Strauss's avatar

@Zissou Been there, done that, got the avatar!

Strauss's avatar

@Zissou I just came upon this article which states that anthropologists think there’s a possibility that early humans went into hibernation to survive grueling winters.

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